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A hires a horse to ride to Varanasi but instead rides to Cuttack, where the horse is accidentally injured. A is:
ANot liable, as the injury was accidental
BDischarged from the bailment
CLiable only for hire charges
DLiable to compensate for the injury, having made inconsistent use of the goods
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Liable to compensate for the injury, having made inconsistent use of the goods
Under Section 154 a bailee who uses the goods inconsistently with the terms is liable for any resulting loss, even if it occurs accidentally.
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